Matetsi River Lodge

For luxury accommodation in picturesque Victoria Falls look no further than the five-star Matetsi River Lodge ideally positioned on a sensational 55 000-ha private game reserve.

Find this bush mansion looming mysteriously from the banks of the Zambezi River in a grove of magical baobab trees. It’s a family-owned affair and boasts its own unique architecture in a pristine wilderness with river views. Matetsi River Lodge lies a mere 40km from the Falls itself so organise a day out for some bungee jumping, white water rafting and helicopter flips.

This was once an original old Zimbabwean resort and was redesigned and renovated to become this modern, glass-fronted eutopia for guests who like lavish accommodation incorporating sweeping views of the Zambezi valley towards Victoria Falls. 

All 18 suites (9 on either side of the main guest areas) feature huge glass windows, private decks with plunge pools, natural yet luxurious décor and furnishings plus indoor and outdoor showers, deep bathtubs, safes, tea and coffee-making facilities, minibars and more. Guests have everything they need at Matetsi River Lodge plus the option to get out and about on daily excursions to see the Falls, game view and hike!

The private River House is the central meeting point of the two sets of 9 chalets that line the river banks and culminate in the wine cellar which is also a toy museum!  Families can book this superb River house with its four bedrooms, own kitchen, large veranda with swimming pool, inside and outside dining areas and its own butler and game ranger!

Try a canoeing safari, fishing for tigerfish and bream, and game drives to find the great herds of elephants, buffalo, sable, lion prides, solitary leopards and hyenas. Professional guides share their passion for biodiversity on unforgettable safari walks – a highlight at Matetsi.

Choose Matetsi in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, for that unique and immersive wildlife experience on your safari to Zimbabwe.

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Overview

Voyage2Africa rates Matetsi River Lodge a high 10 out of 10 for everything that it showcases on the mighty Zambezi River just 40km from the magnificence of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. 

Matetsi Victoria Falls is indeed a highly acclaimed luxe safari lodge set on the banks of the Zambezi River and the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the best lodge in Africa. 

This idyllic river lodge offers spacious luxury pool suites in a spectacular riverfront location and warm personalized service. Fantastic and delicious foods created by a genial chef stun all guests to this Zimbabwean lodge and the sunset cruise is not to be missed.

The Matetsi Reserve is a luxury game reserve near the gracious Vic Falls, Zimbabwe, covering some 38,000 ha and home to the Big 5 and much more biodiversity than anyone can imagine in the bush at one time.